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www.chinaview.cn 2004-08-27 09:30:30

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Chen wins first-ever Olympic gold for Chinese Taipei

Chen Shih Hsin (Xinhua Photo/Wang Yan)

    ATHENS, Aug. 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Chen Shih Hsin won the first Olympic gold medal for Chinese Taipei when she defeated Yuliet Labrada 6-4 to win the women's taekwondo 49kg final at the 28th Olympic Games Thursday evening.

    Chen, world champion, burst into tears immediately after she secured the victory.

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